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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,304, 366,362.78 and 168,539.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,304, 366,362.78 and 168,539.10 is: 232,738.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,304 : 366,362.78 = 168,539.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,304/366,362.78 = 168,539.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,304x = 366,362.78 × 168,539.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,304x = 61,746,453,214.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,746,453,214.70/265,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,738.49

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